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Gamers Get Rich: The explosive growth of esports

Fun and games for some could mean millions of dollars for others. Las Vegas is front and center in the international phenomenon of esports. One valley boy is already tuning heads at 11 years old. 13 Investigative Reporter Joe Bartels has an inside look at the explosive growth of esports.

Gamers Get Rich: An inside look at explosive growth of esports

By: Joe Bartels

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Fun and games for some could mean millions of dollars for others.

Las Vegas is front and center in the international phenomenon of esports.

One valley boy is already turning heads at 11 years old. 13 Investigative Reporter Joe Bartels has an inside look at the explosive growth of esports.

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